Many international meeting attendees will require a visitor visa to enter the United States. Apply early; for scientific conferences, visa applications should be made no later than 90 days prior to travel. Consult Visitor Visas for details and helpful links.

Travelers from visa waiver countries: the ESTA document is now required. If you do not have it, you may not be allowed to board your flight. Consult Visitor Visas for details.

Personalize the letter of invitation to the meeting to assist in your visitor visa application process.

Travel Insurance for International AttendeesYour current accident and medical insurance may not cover travel outside your home country.

The Gateway portfolio of international insurance plans offer combined insurance and services, such as: coverage for accident- and illness-related medical expenses; transportation expenses associated with medical evacuation and repatriation; indemnity in event of accidental death or dismemberment; and worldwide travel and medical assistance services. For short-term travel to the United States, consider either the Gateway USA or Gateway Visit America insurance plans. To learn more about eligibility requirements, benefits, limitations, exclusions and premium rates for these plans as well as the other plans in the Gateway portfolio, visit www.gatewayconnexions.com or contact:

Language
The official language of the Academy's annual meeting is English.

Time
Las Vegas is in the Pacific Time Zone. In November, the Pacific Time Zone is -8h UTC/GMT.

Weather
November in Las Vegas is mild with an average high temperature of 66°F (19°C) and an average low of 46°F (8°C).

Dress
Business-conservative or business-casual attire is appropriate for all meeting events. You are welcome to wear traditional clothing from your country. Wear comfortable shoes, as there are long walking distances within the convention center.

Telephone

U.S. country code: +1

Las Vegas area code: (702)

U.S. telephone numbers have seven digits (e.g., 555-1234)

To make a local call within the same area code, just dial the seven-digit number.

International Center
International attendees are encouraged to visit the International Center during the Academy's annual meeting. It is an ideal place to learn more about Academy programs, check your email, meet your colleagues or just relax. More information will be available in June.